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Honda Accord vs. Volvo S40 Reliability Comparisons

You won't find Honda Accord or Volvo S40 reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Honda Accord and the Volvo S40 truly differ in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda Accord and Volvo S40 reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda Accord and the Volvo S40 were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Accord and the Volvo S40 have been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda Accord

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Honda Accord

Honda Accord Reliability and Durability: Pros

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2012

2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed manual FWD

Our past Hondas have been the most reliable cars we've owned. I would expect the Accord Coupe to be much more reliable long-term than the Volkswagen.

2011

4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

Now approaching 140,000 miles and other than 2 sets of tires, only cost has been maintenance as called for by Miantenance Minder. I drove an 2008 Accord to 150,000 and passed on to a family member with similar experience (although brakes had been replaced).

2010

2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V65-speed automatic FWD

Reputation....Still new I have no personal experience

2010

4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V65-speed automatic FWD

Wife had an Accord from 2000 and very little ever went wrong with it until it dropped the transmission July 2009. No brainer to get another one to serve as the every-day family car.

2010

4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed manual FWD

After owning and repairing many European cars, it is comforting to know that the Accord is much more likely than not to have extraordinary reliability and durability. It is a calming feeling.

2010

4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V65-speed automatic FWD

I drove each of my Accords for more than 14 years with no major repairs.

2009

4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed manual FWD

Proven track record. Have owned other accords

2009

4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V65-speed automatic FWD

Our two previous Hondas gave us exemplary trouble-free driving. In eleven months and 19,000 miles so has this one.

2009

4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

It is my 6th Honda. % previous ones gave no reason to suspect anything down the road.

2009

4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

Amazing reliability track record

Honda Accord Reliability and Durability: Cons

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2008

4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V65-speed automatic FWD

window and trunk rattles

2006

2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V65-speed automatic FWD

This car has been at the dealer almost once every couple of months, it feels like the car is just falling apart in my hands. Just the other day the power window controls fell out of the door. The transmission sometimes refuses to go into gear from Park

2006

4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

My issue with the accord is at 38,000 miles I was told I had a broken motor mount. I am not sure why or how a broken motor mount would occur in under 3 years of ownership. I found that annoying because the car was maintained and not beaten on and this happens. Nothing better than coughing up $700.00 just before your child is born.

2006

4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

Another issue I had was around 60,000 miles, I had to replace the power steering pump. I heard this whine sound from under my hood and next thing I know, I am coughing up another $500 to replace the pump. I had all the fluids changed when recommended and this still happened.
Between the motor mount and power steering pump, I have spent $1300 more on this accord than I did on my 99 Camry.

2003

4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I45-speed automatic FWD

cold start valve or cylinder slap after 53K miles

2002

2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V64-speed automatic FWD

I bought the car so I could drive it, change the oil, and keep driving it. But from faulty fog lights, worn radio controls, two transmissions, two alternators, and numerous rattles, I have not reached my goal of maintenance-free driving and quality.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Volvo S40

Volvo S40 Reliability and Durability: Cons

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2002

4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I45-speed automatic FWD

After 75k miles the dealer who sold it to me and where I had been servicing it told me I should get rid of it.
The problem is sludge due to infrequent oil changes. The check engine light keeps coming on. This first happened before 40k miles.

2002

4dr Wagon turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I45-speed automatic FWD

In general the car is well built, durable, and for the most part reliable. However, The electrical/electronic system is over-engineered, prone to failure, and expensive to repair (alternator $800!).